At some point in our lives, most of us unfortunately go through some sort of accident, whether that involves a car crash, slipping down a flight of stairs, or even something as simple as stepping off a kerb wrong and breaking an ankle. Recovery can be difficult, but there are some things you can do to make that tough time a little easier for yourself.
Talk To Your Boss
First of all, talk to your boss. You may feel fine with going back to work straight away, but you may need extra provisions in your office like a new chair, extra breaks so you can move around, or even half days so that you can go home in the afternoons to get some rest or miss the busiest part of your commute. Flexibility is key here: you may be able to work from home, you may be able to take some time off to recover, you may be able to change the specifics of your role for a while. You may be nervous about asking them, but it’s important to make sure that you’re comfortable at work while you recover.
Get What You Deserve
You may feel bad about getting compensation, but the truth is that you deserve to get what is owed to you. If you tripped over a poorly laid paving slab and broke your wrist, you may be entitled to compensation which you can use if you have to take paid time off work or if you have to take taxis instead of driving for a while. Talk to some personal injury lawyers to work out what you might be owed.
Take Some Gentle Exercise
Even if you are in a little pain, it’s important to keep moving, otherwise you will find that it takes you longer to heal. Take some gentle walks around the block, go to a yoga class and amend whatever exercises may be a little tricky for you, and try out swimming - this is a great option because it means that you won’t be putting any pressure on sore injuries or joints. It may be tempting to stay on the couch all day, but in the long run that isn’t the best option.
Talk To A Therapist
It’s important to talk to a therapist if you’re going through a rough time. It will help you develop coping mechanisms that talks with your friends and family won’t be able to help you with, and it will also leave you free during your social occasions to talk about other subjects that might be more enjoyable for not just the people around you but also for yourself. You may have to adapt to a new way of life and a therapist can help with that.
Be Gentle With Yourself
Finally, remember to be kind and gentle with yourself. Push yourself, but not past your limits, and try not to get frustrated with yourself. Remember that your limits may be different to what they used to be, that you will require plenty of rest as you recover, and that you should treat yourself as kindly as you would treat a loved one in a similar situation.
Recovery is never easy - take care of yourself, talk to a therapist, and make some amendments to your life, and you will find that it gets a little less difficult.
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